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High Potential Incident

“High potential incident” means an incident not causing loss or damage but, under different circumstances would result in an accident.

Source:  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Occupational Health & Safety Requirements, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, December 2000. Regulations

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